Chief economists have clear ideas about AI productivity gains
Jan 16, 2026 · “The largest productivity gains from AI adoption are likely to occur where information constraints, weak coordination, and transaction costs are highest – particularly among smallholders …
AI Offers A Great Productivity Boost. Or Maybe Not - Forbes
6 days ago · Anthropic’s researchers extrapolate that “current AI models could increase US labor productivity growth by 1.8% annually over the next decade—roughly twice the run rate in recent years.”
The Impact of Generative AI on Work Productivity
Workers using generative AI reported they saved 5.4% of their work hours in the previous week, which suggests a 1.1% increase in productivity for the entire workforce.
The Projected Impact of Generative AI on Future Productivity ...
Sep 8, 2025 · Summary: We estimate that AI will increase productivity and GDP by 1.5% by 2035, nearly 3% by 2055, and 3.7% by 2075. AI’s boost to annual productivity growth is strongest in the …
A Guide to Increasing Your Workplace Productivity with AI
Dec 16, 2025 · Low-frequency, high-value work often requires a hybrid approach that blends AI with human oversight. With this framework in mind, here are several areas where businesses commonly …
The AI productivity take-off is finally visible - Financial Times
1 day ago · This decoupling — maintaining high output with significantly lower labour input — is the hallmark of productivity growth. My own updated analysis suggests a US productivity increase of …
A New U.S. Productivity Chapter? What Industry Data Say About AI
6 days ago · Since late 2022, U.S. labor productivity has risen notably above its pre-pandemic trend. Industry data suggest the pickup is not yet broad-based: A small set of industries accounts for most …